The class of 2007-2008 of Partners held it's first session last weekend. This is the 17Th class of Partners, and even though I have only been around for the past five classes, each class has its own personality and style. This class is definitely full of energy and strong opinions. Graduates Will McKeen, Radha Vettraino, Linda Blackwell, Susan Shelnut, Sherry Richardson and Christine Kramlich addressed the new class and gave glowing testimonies of their Partners experience from last year.
Guy Caruso started us off on Saturday with the History of Disability and Kathie Snow held her own with People First Language and the Parent Movement. Guy showed us the Credo of Support. If you check it out on You Tube, be sure to watch When the Moon Comes Up also by Norm Kunc. It so important to be reminded of how people with disabilities were treated in the past, so we never repeat the pattern.
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
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